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BN55 UAX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 103,057 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 103,057 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 103,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced follow yellow marker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear disc backing plate corroded

Fail 3 May 2025 100,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced follow yellow marker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear disc backing plate corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 96,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,115 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 96,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,144 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly tight steering tight lock to lock on start up (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sign of fliud on lower suspension has been cleaned (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly tight steering tight lock to lock on start up (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sign of fliud on lower suspension has been cleaned (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,456 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 86,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,863 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 69,863 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,991 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BN55 UAX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 UAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN55 UAX registered?

BN55 UAX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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